Pharma Industry Calls For Policy Changes At EU Level To Address Shortages

European regulators should develop a harmonized medicines shortages prevention and mitigation system and look to target the root causes of shortages, says pharmaceutical industry federation EFPIA.

Medicines shortages in the EU are a “multifaceted challenge” that must be addressed through a “collaborative approach” between the pharmaceutical industry, regulators and policymakers, according to a new position paper from EFPIA, which represents Europe’s R&D pharmaceutical industry.

Key Takeaways
  • Industry federation EFPIA has set out recommendations for regulators and policymakers in the EU to tackle medicines supply shortages.
  • The federation backs...

In the 19-page document, EFPIA has recommended a series of actions that stakeholders can take to build resilient supply chains and address shortages of medicines in the region. These include...

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